Andrew Sidman

Andrew Sidman is Professor of Political Science and Interim Dean of Academic Programs at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York (CUNY). His research focuses on American political institutions, including Congress, the presidency, federal courts, elections, and public opinion, with specialized expertise in pork barrel politics, voting rights, and political polarization. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from Stony Brook University (2007) and a B.A. in Political Science & Economics from Fordham University (2002).

Dr. Sidman's research investigates the intersection of government spending, electoral outcomes, and judicial decision-making. Key interests include:

• How pork barrel spending influences elections in polarized eras
• The role of federal courts in voting rights and judicial behavior
• Partisan dynamics in legislative processes and public opinion formation
• Historical and contemporary analysis of presidential elections and wartime politics

His publications primarily analyze U.S. political systems using empirical methods, with recent work concentrating on judicial panels in voting rights cases, measurement of judicial ideology, and strategic litigation behavior. Articles frequently employ statistical modeling to examine congressional spending, election forecasting, and the impact of polarization.

Dr. Sidman teaches courses including American Government, U.S. Congress, Judicial Process, Research Methods, and specialized seminars. He has consulted on elections internationally and maintains active media engagement on topics like impeachment, infrastructure policy, and voting rights.